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M191 UWJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,977 mi
Last recorded84,977 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM191 UWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 84,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head a post corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 82,885 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulk head area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,975 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 79,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,354 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 74,699 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 74,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,635 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,980 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,894 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 67,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,976 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,573 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,318 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,206 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,827 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,027 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,568 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 62,110 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 62,110 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,872 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,476 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 59,476 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 54,956 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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M191 UWJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M191 UWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M191 UWJ registered?

M191 UWJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1994.

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